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Advancements in information technology over the past decade have transformed businesses and the home to be dependant on computers. Computers need printers, printers need cartridges and those cartridges need ink or toner. Consequently, refilling printer cartridges had become one of the fastest growing industries in the world and saves the consumer up to 60% of each cartridge.
Here are a few good reasons why you should join the millions out there already recycling their printer cartridges:
· More than 3 litres of oil are needed to make one new laser cartridge
· About 1.500 tonnes of laser cartridges are sent to landfill in each year
· A laser cartridge thrown into landfill can take up to 450 years to decompose
· Laser printer cartridges account for over 90% of all throw-away cartridges
· Buying a new cartridge uses more resources with a higher cost to you
· A refilled or remanufactured printer cartridge can be sold for up to 60% less than a new cartridge
· Many new cartridges contain remanufactured parts
· Most inkjet and laser printer cartridges can be refilled or remanufactured
· Inkjet cartridges can be refilled up to 6 times, whereas laser cartridges can be refilled indefinitely
· The European Union is committed to the recycling concept
· In 2006 new legislation will be introduced forbidding the protection of cartridges – thus encouraging recycling
· Refilling cartridges supports local communities by reducing waste and protecting the environment
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Francisco Alonso.
- Cartridge World
Tel: +34 952 902 986 Fax: +34 952 860 471
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